Production Supervisor 2nd

Dana Incorporated; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated production supervisor to manage manufacturing teams effectively. Responsibilities include coordinating team activities and ensuring production quality while meeting schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with at least four years in a supervisory role, possessing strong leadership and organizational skills. Dana promotes an inclusive workplace and offers equal opportunities to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a manufacturing supervisory role or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of machine set-up.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to shifts including overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production teams ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Monitor employee attendance and maintain discipline within the department.
• Coordinate activities and assist in resolving employee issues.

Skills

Manufacturing supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage production teams in a manufacturing environment, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee activities.
• Assist in all items associated with the quality system.
• Continuous improvements to the production program.
• Assist in employee problem response and resolution.
• Maintain acceptable customer quality standards; maintain the quality of production; take necessary corrective action to improve.
• Meet production schedules, measure KPIs and develop & implement countermeasures to meet KPIs.
• Maintains high standards for housekeeping, safety, and general maintenance.
• Monitor employee attendance and assist in maintaining attendance records.
• Administer provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including coaching employees and administering discipline.
• Maintain discipline within the department.
• Maintain daily timekeeping and production records.

Education And Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor degree in a applicable field and a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing supervisory role, or an equivalent number of work experience years as a production supervisor.
• Working knowledge in machine set-up.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing.
• Experience leading projects.
• Must have the ability to work daily overtime and weekends as required.
• Must have the ability to work all three shifts.
• Self motivated.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must have excellent attendance record.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.